自动巡航杂交授粉育种机器人“吉儿”诞生

Core Insights - China has made significant breakthroughs in intelligent breeding, integrating biotechnology and artificial intelligence to create the world's first automatic hybrid pollination breeding robot, "Ji'er" [1][2] - This innovation addresses challenges in hybrid breeding, significantly reducing breeding costs, shortening breeding cycles, and enhancing breeding efficiency [1] - The research results were published in the journal "Cell," highlighting the importance of seed technology in driving the green revolution [1] Biotechnology and AI Integration - The research introduces a novel intelligent breeding model that combines biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotic labor, establishing a complete technical system for intelligent breeding and seed production in China [2] - The study has been highly praised by reviewers as an innovative breakthrough that exemplifies the potential of AI-driven scientific research to solve major technological and industrial challenges [2] Application and Future Prospects - The development of an intelligent breeding factory allows for rapid customization of superior varieties, with the successful creation of structural male sterile lines in soybeans, potentially leading to significant yield increases in China's soybean hybrid breeding [1]